Rado - Mannheim - No reserve price - 950626 - Men - 1970-1979

Now available at auction from Second Vintage This distinctive Rado Mannheim immediately draws the eye with its striking multi-faceted crystal and vibrant silver dial. The bold blue accents provide a beautiful contrast against the vertical brushed finish, making this a highly compelling and visually dynamic collector watch from a creative era of watchmaking. Brand: Rado Model: Mannheim Reference Number: 950626 Movement: 25-jewel automatic caliber 2797 Dial: Silver with vertical brushed finish, blue accents, and applied anchor logo Case Size: 36 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1970s Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Timegrapher: +25+30s/day, running strong and steady. Dial and Hands Exceptionally clean and vibrant, the silver dial features a distinct vertical brushed finish that plays wonderfully with the light. Applied indices with striking blue accents are complemented by a matching blue printed outer minute track. The watch proudly displays the applied Rado anchor logo alongside the distinctive 'M' emblem, while red date numerals provide an additional pop of color. The dial surface remains very clean with minimal signs of aging. Time is indicated by silver-tone baton hands showing expected age-related oxidation and minor surface degradation under macro inspection. Case and Crystal The stainless steel cushion-shaped case features brushed top surfaces that remain reasonably defined, contrasting nicely with the polished flanks. Honest wear consistent with age is present, including moderate scratches and scuffs visible on the polished sides, while the overall geometry is retained well. The caseback engravings remain clear and deep. The watch is fitted with a signed crown bearing the Rado anchor logo, showing minor wear to the knurling. A defining feature of this model is the distinctive multi-faceted crystal, which mounts directly to the case body without a separate bezel. The crystal shows some light surface scratches and minor edge wear. Movement Inside the case beats the automatic caliber 2797, a 25-jewel movement featuring a gold-tone finish. The movement presents a clean appearance with no obvious signs of corrosion or heavy wear, and the signed rotor features an attractive textured finish. +25+30s/day. Performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady. Strap The watch is paired with a period correct stainless steel multi-link bracelet in good wearable condition, showing normal wear and light scratches. It accommodates a maximum wrist size of 17.5 cm. Condition Excellent vintage condition. The dial is exceptionally clean and vibrant, showing minimal aging, while the hands display expected oxidation. The case retains good overall geometry with moderate scratches and scuffs on the polished sides, and the faceted crystal shows minor surface and edge wear. The period correct bracelet exhibits normal use. The movement is running strong and steady, supported by the recorded timegrapher results. Dimensions The case measures 36 mm in diameter (excluding the crown). Remarks This Rado Mannheim is a collector favourite due to its highly distinctive styling. The combination of the striking multi-faceted crystal, the vibrant silver brushed dial, and the bold blue accents creates a fascinating vintage timepiece with tremendous wrist presence. History During the 1970s, Rado established a reputation for bold, unconventional watch designs. The brand frequently experimented with faceted crystals, unusual case geometries, and vibrant dial accents to create highly distinctive timepieces. The Mannheim model represents this creative era perfectly, featuring the signature applied anchor logo and a highly stylized presentation. Watches from this period of Rado production remain sought-after by enthusiasts who appreciate daring and expressive vintage design. / Second Vintage SKU: RAD-MXX-0038